PO31 7RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO31 7RA

PO31 7RA, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population. This PO31 7RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO31 postcode area, which has experienced 44 crimes and a crime rate of 2.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO31 7RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO31 7RA, encompassing approximately 2658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO31 7RA area, explore the PO31 7RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO31 7RA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 5
  • Uffa Fox Place with total crimes: 2

PO31 7RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-76.92%
Public order31.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.66-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour64.890.00%
Shoplifting52.26-16.67%
Other theft31.88200.00%
Bicycle theft21.13100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.29360.00%
Shoplifting68.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2650.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.52-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.50100.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Shoplifting20.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5340.00%
Shoplifting65.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Public order21.13-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.04-9.09%
Shoplifting93.7650.00%
Public order53.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9183.33%
Shoplifting64.1450.00%
Possession of weapons32.26200.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.52-40.00%
Shoplifting42.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5225.00%
Public order33.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1514.29%
Public order33.010.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6350.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.150.00%
Shoplifting35.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202423
June 20245
May 202414
April 202410
March 202411
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO31 7RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 3. Uffa Fox Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shooters Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Columbine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dover Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bernard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Medina Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Well Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1